Description
The work "Vista del Valle de México from the River of Los Morales" by José María Velasco, carried out in 1873, is a true testimony of virtuosity and the sensitivity of the Mexican painter, who stands as one of the most important exponents of landscaping in The Mexico of the nineteenth century. The painting captures a panoramic view of the Valley of Mexico, where the viewer is invited to contemplate the vastness of nature and majesty of its mountains, with a particular approach in the representation of the atmosphere and light.
The composition is articulated in an average plane that places us in the river, from where a broad horizon is observed, where Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl, two emblematic volcanoes of the region stand out. Velasco achieves a remarkable balance between the natural elements and a sky that, which canvas of varied tones, merges in celestial nuances, from the deep blue to golden soft ones that evoke the light of sunset. This manipulation of color is masterful and allows the work not only to be a landscape, but to transmit an atmosphere of serenity and majesty.
The use of color in this work reveals the capacity of Velasco to represent a tangible reality while suggesting the greatness of the Mexican landscape. The green and terrible green tonalities, where the vegetation and water of the river converge, contrast with the blue of the sky and the gray of the volcanoes. The interaction of lights and shadows is treated with a delicacy that gives depth to the image and gives life to the natural elements, making each sheet and each stone feel palpable.
Unlike many works of his time that idealized the environment, the Velasco approach is honest and care in the representation of the landscape, without falling into romantic excesses or the idealization of the environment. Human figures are scarce and subtle, so it seems that nature itself occupies prominence. This can be interpreted as a statement about the relationship between the human being and its environment, highlighting the feat of the natural landscape about any form of human intervention.
Velasco, formed in the tradition of European landscaping, such as that of romantics and realists, achieves a fusion that results in a deeply Mexican vision that transcends the influences. This work, like others in its series, such as "The Valley of Mexico" or the cascade of mycos, not only documes the beauty of the Mexican landscape, but also establishes a dialogue with the historical and cultural context of its time . His work is aligned with the scientific and exploratory interest that characterized the nineteenth century in Mexico, a period in which the landscape began to conceive as a representation of national identity.
In conclusion, "Vista del Valle de México from the Rio de los Morales" is a testimony of the mastery of José María Velasco and its ability to capture the essence of the Valley of Mexico, a place that remains a symbol of national identity. The work, more than a simple landscape, is a reflection on the majesty of nature and the place of the human being in it, an issue that resonates powerfully today. Velasco's painting not only invites us to admire his technique and sensitivity, but also reminds us of the inhospitable and sublime beauty of our natural environment.
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